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[SOLVED]   Local static ip while connected to a mobile hotspot

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sahil.bhatnagar909

  • Oct 17, 2019

Hi, i need help to set up a local static ip on my pc (windows 10) that I use with my android phone's (oneplus 7) hotspot. When I set up my local ip for the first time it worked perfectly. I used the default gateway and dns server that i got from ipconfig. The problem is that every time I reconnect my hotspot, only google websites open, until I change the Dns and gateway in the network settings again. Is there any workaround to this? Note: i have a TP-Link WN-881ND Wifi Card  

kanewolf

sahil.bhatnagar909 said: I made an app to send bytes to my pc through TCP sockets, and I need the server (PC) to have a static IP. I'll try to setup a MAC based reservation. Click to expand...

Why not let DHCP set the gateway. You can keep hard coded DNS, but let the DHCP from the hotspot set the gateway.  

kanewolf said: Why not let DHCP set the gateway. You can keep hard coded DNS, but let the DHCP from the hotspot set the gateway. Click to expand...
sahil.bhatnagar909 said: How can I do it? Because if I change the IP i have to put in a gateway Click to expand...
kanewolf said: So you don't use DHCP from the hotspot? Do you have a port forward setup or something that you NEED a static local IP? If you can port forward, you can probably setup a MAC based IP reservation on the hotspot also. Click to expand...
  • Oct 18, 2019
kanewolf said: So you have an app on your phone, which is also the hotspot. Have the app do an arp call based on the MAC address to get the IP address. If you do this then you can use DHCP from the hotspot. Here is a thread talking about getting an IP address from the ARP cache -- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42660034/access-arp-table-without-root-in-android Click to expand...

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Can I assign a specific IP address to any specific device under windows 11 pc's hotspot?

Can I assign a specific IP address to any specific device connected to my pc's hotspot?? It seems like whenever i restart my PC or the hotspot, it'll reassign random ip addresses to all of my devices. Is there any fix to that?

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  • Generally you give same IP's via reservations in a router, without know your hotspots model I'm not sure it can do that. You could manually set static IP addresses on each device –  gregg Feb 3, 2023 at 2:06

Hotspots are ad hoc devices.

What you need for your devices to have the same IP address, you need a router and a LAN. Then you can set up as desired.

With a Hotspot, you cannot practically have static IP or unchanging IP addresses.

I use a LAN most of the time and hotspots occasionally. The Hotspot does not always have the same addressing which is the problem. Static IPs might work for a bit, but not all the time.

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  • I know that, and thanks for your comment. But the router is a bit far from my actual using location, for example, my router is in hall room but my devices are in my living room. I use ethernet on my pc, so i use my router's wifi all my devices but some of my devices are too weak to get the signal from the router of that FAR position, so i need to use my desktop as a hotspot provider for those device. But i also need those device's ip address so i need to check for the ip addresses whenever i restart the pc or hotspot. I hope u understand the issue –  Tauhidul islam Feb 3, 2023 at 2:15
  • You could possibly use a Wireless Router to make things easier for you –  John Feb 3, 2023 at 2:20
  • A decent router will allow you to do IP Reservation and solve many if not all your issue –  John Feb 3, 2023 at 2:46

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Configuring IP and network address for Windows Mobile Hotspot [closed]

I'm using Windows Mobile Hotspot on my laptop to share its Internet connection with other devices.

It sets up a DHCP service, using 192.168.137.1 as the gateway address, and leasing out addresses on 192.168.137.xxx network.

How can I change these settings? Suppose I want my gateway address to be 192.168.13.37, and the users of the Mobile Hotspot to be assigned 192.168.13.xxx addresses.

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Well, this is not really configurable. The use of mobile hotspot is only for sharing your internet connection.

However, it seems that there is a workaround described in in this answer .

This is for configuring an static IP and then use a different DHCP service

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You do not have to set any static IP address on your phone. Go to the properties of the network adapter connected to the internet> Sharing tab, make sure both boxes are unchecked . Then try to reset your network connections: Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run as administrator, copy and paste the following commands by pressing enter at the end of each command line: netsh winsock reset      netsh int ip reset Close and restart the pc. Then try to enable the mobile hotspot.

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How to assign a static ip address in windows 10 or windows 11.

When organizing your home network it's easier to assign each computer it's own IP address than using DHCP. Here we will take a look at doing it in XP,

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  • To set a static IP address in Windows 10 or 11, open Settings -> Network & Internet and click Properties for your active network.
  • Choose the "Edit" button next to IP assignment and change the type to Manual.
  • Flip the IPv4 switch to "On", fill out your static IP details, and click Save.

Sometimes, it's better to assign a PC its own IP address rather than letting your router assign one automatically. Join us as we take a look at assigning a static IP address in Windows.

A static IP address is manually set to a permanent, fixed address rather than being assigned automatically by your router using a procotol known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is a handy way for devices to connect to your network more easily, because you don't have to configure IP addressing for each new device yourself. The downside to automatic addressing is that it's possible for a device's IP address to change from time to time, which is why people choose static IPs for certain types of devices. For example:

  • You have a device like a home media server that you want to be able to find using the same IP address or host name each time.
  • You have certain apps that can only connect to network devices using their IP address. In particular, many older networking apps suffer this limitation.
  • You forward ports through your router to devices on your network. Some routers play nice with port forwarding and dynamic IP addresses; others do not.

Whatever your reason, assigning static IP addresses to devices is not difficult, but you do have a choice to make---whether to do it from the router or on the device itself.

Related: How to Set a Static IP Address in Ubuntu

While this article covers assigning static IP addresses to PCs within Windows itself, there is another way to go about it. Many routers allow you to assign a pool of IP addresses that are handed out to specific devices (based on the device's physical, or MAC address). This method offers a couple of significant advantages:

  • IP addresses are still managed by the router, meaning that you won't have to make (and keep up with) changes on each individual device.
  • It's easier to assign addresses within the same IP address pool your router uses.

This article is about assigning static IP addresses directly to PCs running Windows. We've already got a great guide on How to Set Static IP Addresses On Your Router , so if that's the way you want to go, be sure to give it a read.

With all that in mind, though, let's take a look at how to assign static IP addresses within any version of Windows.

Related: How to Find Your Router's IP Address on Any Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet

To set a static IP address in Windows 11, you'll want to open Settings, go to Network & Internet, and then find the Properties for your network. Inside there you'll be able to click the Edit button for IP Assignment and then fill out the manual network details.

First, open up the Settings app and then find Network & Internet on the left-hand side. You'll be presented with a panel that shows your current network connection. You can click where it says "Properties" right underneath the network, or if you have multiple network connections you can drill down into the specific network to see the IP address details for each one . In this case it's called "Ethernet", but you will most likely see "Wi-Fi" as the option to choose.

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Once you've drilled down into the network connection that you want to set a manual IP for, scroll down until you see "IP Assignment" and then click the Edit button to the right.

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Once there, you'll flip the drop-down to "Manual" and switch the IPv4 switch to "On". At this point you can fill out your network details and click Save to finish.

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You can also use the old-school Network Connections panel in Windows 11, so if you prefer to use that method, keep reading.

If you're interested in more advanced networking, you might need to set up a static TCP/IP route , reset the entire TCP/IP stack on Windows , check open TCP/IP ports , find your MAC address on Windows , or find your IP address from the Command Prompt . We've got you covered there too.

To set a static IP address in Windows 10, you'll need to open the Settings app and drill down to Network & Internet. From there you'll select Properties for your network, and then the Edit button next to IP Assignment where you can input a manual IP address.

First, open the Settings app and locate the Network & Internet button.

Windows 10 settings app

On the next screen you'll see your network status, which should show you your active network. Here you'll want to click the Properties button. If you have multiple different networks, you could select them from the left-hand menu---in our case you'll notice we have both Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks, so you'll want to pick the one that you are trying to set a manual IP address for. You'll notice this is the same method we use when we're trying to find an IP address on Windows 10 .

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On the network properties screen, scroll down until you see "IP settings" and click the Edit button under "IP assignment".

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In the resulting popup window, change the Edit IP settings dropdown to Manual and then flip the IPv4 switch to "On". Fill out the details, click Save, and you should be good to go.

Windows 10 manual ip settings

You might need to reboot to get all of your applications to work properly, just because it's Windows.

It's worth noting that you can use the old Network Connections method to set an IP address in any version of Windows, so if you prefer that method, keep reading.

To change the computer's IP address in Windows 7, you'll need to open the "Network Connections" window. Hit Windows+R, type "ncpa.cpl" into the Run box, and then hit Enter.

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In the "Network Connections" window, right-click the adapter for which you want to set a static IP address, and then select the "Properties" command.

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In the properties window for the adapter, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and then click the "Properties" button.

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Select the "Use the following IP address" option, and then type in the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that corresponds with your network setup. Next, type in your preferred and alternate DNS server addresses. Finally, select the "Validate settings upon exit" option so that Windows immediately checks your new IP address and corresponding information to ensure that it works. When you're ready, click the "OK" button.

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And then close out of the network adapter's properties window.

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Windows automatically runs network diagnostics to verify that the connection is good. If there are problems, Windows will give you the option of running the Network troubleshooting wizard. However, if you do run into trouble, the wizard likely won't do you too much good. It's better to check that your settings are valid and try again.

Changing your IP from DHCP to a Static address in Vista is similar to other versions of Windows, but getting to the correct location is a bit different. Open the Start Menu, right-click on Network, and select Properties.

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The Network and Sharing Center opens...click on Manage network connections.

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Right-click on the network adapter you want to assign an IP address and click Properties.

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Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button.

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Now change the IP, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses. When you're finished click OK.

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You'll need to close out of Local Area Connection Properties for the settings to go into effect.

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Open the Command Prompt and use the

command to verify that the changes were successful.

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To set a Static IP in Windows XP, right-click the "My Network Places" icon, and then select "Properties."

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Right-click the adapter for which you want to set the IP, and then select "Properties" from the context menu.

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Select the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" entry, and then click the "Properties" button.

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Select the "Use the following IP address" option. Type in the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server addresses you want to use. When you're finished, click the "OK" button.

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You will need to close out of the adapter's properties window before the changes go into effect.

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And you can verify your new settings by using the

 command at the command prompt.

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By and large, it's better to let most of your devices have their IP addresses assigned automatically by your router. Occasionally, though, you might want to set a static IP address for a particular device. While you can set static IP addresses directly on your devices (and this article has shown you how to do just that on Windows PCs), we still recommending setting up static IP addressing on your router if possible. It will just make life easier.

Related: How to Find Any Device's IP Address, MAC Address, and Other Network Connection Details

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What Is a Static IP Address?

I f you’ve done any research on internet protocol (IP) addresses, then chances are you’ve run into the term “static IP address.” Static means unchanging, but is that a good or a bad thing for your overall digital security? We’ll break down what a static IP address is and figure out if it’s right for your devices.

A static IP address is an IP address that stays the same. Typically, users create static IP addresses manually; internet service providers, or ISPs, can assign them, as well. Static IP addresses can be either IPv4 or IPv6, although as of now, IPv4 is much more common.

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What Is an IP Address?

If you’re not sure what an IP address is, we’ve got you covered. “IP” stands for “internet protocol,” and it’s a device’s identifying number both within a computer network and outside of that network. Think of an IP address like a street address that lets people send letters to each other, but in this case it’s data. IP addresses reveal the user’s approximate physical location including their city and ZIP code.

» Learn about: How to find your IP address

What Is a Dynamic IP Address?

The opposite of a static IP address is a dynamic IP address, one that changes periodically. A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server assigns dynamic IP addresses automatically; after a period of time, they expire and get replaced.

  • Makes you harder to follow online
  • No need to change your IP address manually
  • Bad for DNS servers
  • Less accurate geolocation information
  • Websites won’t remember who you are

Static vs. Dynamic IP Addresses

Now, let’s put static and dynamic IP addresses head to head. Both show a user’s approximate geolocation, but they’re useful for different purposes.

When You Need a Static IP Address

To be blunt, you won’t need a static IP address most of the time, except for websites that need to remember your IP address. If you have a business with your own website or internet service and employees working from home, use a static IP address along with a business VPN . This will help your employees work from home safely .

When You Need a Dynamic IP Address

For everything else, there are dynamic IP addresses, the choice of most consumers. Since dynamic IP addresses make it harder to track you online, they’re the default option the majority of the time.

» Learn more: How to get a US IP address

Which Type of IP Address Do You Have?

Finding your IP address is easy, whether you need to find your printer’s IP address , find your Roku’s IP address , or find your router’s IP address . We’ve included instructions for the major operating systems below.

Follow these steps to check your Mac’s IP address :

  • Open the System Settings…
  • Select Network.
  • Select your Wi-Fi network.
  • Click Details…
  • Your internal IP address should then be listed.

PC (Windows 11)

Find your Windows computer’s IP address:

  • Click on the Taskbar.
  • Click Wi-Fi Network.
  • Click Select Network.
  • Select Properties.
  • Look under IPv4 Address for your IP Address.

To find your Android device’s IP:

  • Open your Android Settings.
  • Click About.
  • Click Status.
  • Click IP Address.

And last but not least, to find your iPhone’s IP address :

  • Open Settings.
  • Click Wi-Fi.
  • Under the lowercase i, click Network.
  • You’ll find your IP address under IPv4 Address.

Is It Hard to Change Your IP Address?

Once you’ve found it, changing your IP address isn’t hard. You can use a number of methods, but installing a VPN is the easiest option. But don’t worry; we’ll get to that soon.

How to Get a Dynamic IP Address

Now, to change your IP address (and change it again and again), we recommend using a VPN with dynamic IP addresses. However, although there are free VPNs as well as free trial VPNs , you’ll probably have to pay for a VPN in the long term. If that doesn’t work for you, we’ve provided some other options.

» Further Reading: Learn how to get a UK IP address

VPNs hide your IP address and change it periodically. Additionally, VPNs hide your browsing history for some added privacy, if that’s your reason for using a VPN .

Look for a VPN with dynamic IP addresses; we suggest ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, or IPVanish, to name a few. Learn more in our ExpressVPN review , Private Internet Access review , or IPVanish review . Once you’ve picked out a VPN:

  • Download the VPN from your app store.
  • Complete the installation process as guided.
  • Connect to a server. Your IP address will change automatically.

Another way to get dynamic IP addresses is to use Tor as your web browser. Tor is a free and open-source secure browser that isolates each website, clearing the cookies as soon as you move onto the next one. By changing your IP address and device information, Tor makes all users look the same, encrypting their IPs and web activity three times. You can download Tor for macOS, Linux, Android, or PC on the Tor Project website. 2

Proxy Servers

If you want to change your IP address only and don’t care about your web activity being hidden, you can use a proxy server in lieu of a VPN. Here’s how.

  • Open Safari.
  • Click Settings.
  • Click Advanced.
  • Under the Proxies section, click Change Settings.
  • Update your settings with the necessary information that was provided to you.
  • Open your Settings.
  • Click Network & internet.
  • Click Proxy.
  • Click Set up under the automatic or manual section.
  • Enter your proxy information.

Click Save.

  • Select the lowercase i, in the WiFi section.
  • Scroll to HTTP Proxy section.
  • Click Manual.
  • Change the setting from Off to Manual.
  • Enter in the Server and Port information needed.
  • Tap Settings.
  • Tap Connections.
  • Tap Settings next to the network name.
  • Tap View More.
  • Tap Proxy, then select Manual.
  • Enter your proxy port and hostname.
NOTE: Proxy servers encrypt your IP address only; your ISP will still be able to see everything you’ve done online.

How to Set up a DHCP Reservation

If you’ve ever tried to print wirelessly, then you know how hard it can be to connect your computer to your printer. That’s probably because your printer’s IP address keeps changing. So to combat this issue, some people set up DHCP reservations, which tell your Wi-Fi network to assign a device the same IP address every time. How to set up a DHCP reservation depends on the operating system, but if you use Google Home:

  • Open the Google Home app.
  • Click Advanced Networking.
  • Click DHCP IP Reservations.
  • Click the plus sign to add IP reservations.
  • Click the device you want to assign a static IP address.
  • Enter the static IP address.
  • Click Save. 3

How to Protect Your IP Address

The most surefire way to protect your IP address is to use a VPN, but you could also use a proxy server or the Tor browser, as we detailed above. If someone has your IP address along with your personally identifiable information , or PII, they could steal your identity , which is why it’s best to keep your IP addresses hidden .

And there you have it: everything you ever wanted to know about static IP addresses and more. But if we still haven’t answered your burning questions, keep reading below or check out our VPN how-to guides for even more information.

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